Will this dvd drive support windows 8 as well?
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Yes, but you will need DVD player software. Windows 8 doesn't come with DVD player software.
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Yes, it is compatible with both Windows 7 and Windows 8. You will have no problems using it with W7 or W8'
5642
It is not a question whether it supports Windows 8, it is a question whether Windows 8 will support it. It should. Yes.
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I do not have windows 8. This I will say, all previous OS'S with a usb connection will recognize the drive. The floppy disc contents will open if the file association to a program is installed on your computer.
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The unfortunate answer is 'it depends on a few things' so the ultimate answer is 'no, not reliably and readily compatible with Windows 8'.
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it does not have a dvd drive, but you do not need one to install Windows stuff. Ggo to the Microsoft sight and check out getting the whole or part of their package. The price isvery nice for all you get and since it is not actually on your laptop it is always up to date, you do not have to do anything but uusee it
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It is plug and play so should have no problem with any of the Windows operating systems. Windows comes with programs that will allow you to play and make CDs and DVDs,
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That's what it says but I didn't have a blue ray disc to test it out. Unlike stock Win8 this machine does play DVDs out of the box. Asus took care of that for you. Good old MS removed media player from 8.
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The Rosewill website does list it as Windows 8 compatible, so you should be good to go. If the drivers on the disc aren't good for Windows 8, you should be able to get them on the manufacturers product page here: http://www.rosewill.com/products/1871/ProductDetail_Overview.htm
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You have given little information here, what software version are you using? If you are using Windows 8 or 8.1 on a PC, you need to to buy software to do so. Windows 8 and 8.1 do not support DVD or blue ray out of the box. Imagine that? You can get a copy of VLC media player for free or buy CyberLink software to do the job.
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Not 100% sure as I never tried, but it does have a DVD drive, so I assume if you have the right software you could.
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I have Windows 7 and it appears it would work if the actual disc drive worked. My laptop did recognize the device, the drive itself was defective.
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Yes,Optical Media SupportedDVD-RAM/±R/±RW 8x DVD M-DISC™Optical Drive TypeDVD-Writer
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I have Windows 8 and it works just fine. I can read former discs and also can copy information to them. It may be my computer but I can't use it on some of my USB drives but it works on one of them.
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I have an HP laptop running Windows 8.1. I plugged the drive in and it immediately started working. I would say yes, it will work with Win 8.
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My guess would be a "yes." I am using Windows 7 and it is working great! I guess Windows 8 would recognize it because it works with the software you use for playing DVD, video, or CD. They remain fairly unchanged with the new windows. Wish you luck!
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Yes, should be no problem, Windows 8 will automatically install the drivers.
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I don't know... I have a newer pc now and no longer use it. it has been awhile since I purchased it... was running under window 98 or xp... don't remember. check the specs for this item it should be indicated... else contact company with tech question. it did work just fine though... a bit flimsy but was okay since I did not have a dvd drive at that time.
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Yes, it is written on the box that Windows8 is supported. I am using it for Windows7.